The North Platte Police Department would like to warn citizens in North Platte and surrounding communities of a scam in the area.

Public Information Officer Rodney Brown says the department has received at least three fraud complaints recently.

An unknown party has been contacting residents by phone and advising them that they owe a debt, and need to make payment to avoid being arrested and/or jailed.

The reasons given for monies being owed vary, and in some cases, fraudulent documentation has been emailed to the victims to support the scammers claims.

As with any scam, the callers try to obtain personal and financial information from the victims.

Complainants have advised police that the caller speaks with a foreign accent.

Police would like to remind residents that banks, credit card companies and businesses will not solicit personal information via the telephone.

Additionally, Brown urges people to use extreme caution and never provide personal information to anyone over the phone or via email.

If you have been a victim of this or any other scam, contact the North Platte Police Department at (308) 535-6789.